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Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie

Delightful Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie Recipe

This Christmas Eve Cinnamon-Vanilla Custard Pie is a delightful dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 each Pie Crust homemade or store-bought
For the Custard
  • 4 each Eggs fresh, room-temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or use just whole milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust for taste
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean scrapings
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 dash Nutmeg optional add-in
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional add-in

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it's smooth against the sides. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the weights and parchment. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool slightly while you prepare the custard.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat. Add ground cinnamon and pure vanilla extract, and heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh eggs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Gradually pour the steaming milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Once fully combined, strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl.
  5. Carefully pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  6. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month.

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